Why Care?

Why should we care if children have a relevant environment on Sunday mornings to go to? They could just as easily go with their parents to worship.

The attitude could be: oh, they won't behave or they can't sit still.

What if the attitude were instead: let's teach children on a level so they can understand that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants to be their forever friend. Or what about teaching elementary students that they can trust Jesus no matter what, they should treat others the way they want to be treated or that they have a place on Jesus' team?

There are so many students in just the 28730, 28803 & 28805 area codes that don't know Jesus (not to mention the rest of our county). They aren't exposed or haven't been invited to an irresistable environment made just for their age-group with adults seeking to build sincere relationships with them that show them the love of Christ.

Do you know a child you could bring to church? September 9 is the kick-off at Covenant for our fall programs. The Avenue for 5th & 6th grade is getting an overhaul complete with colorful Adirondack chairs, moon chairs, a couch, a fridge with drinks, snacks, and a cool small group curriculum - Grapple. The 1st - 4th grade will be checking our Johnny Rogers and KIDMO curriculum with A.I.M. (Agents in Motion).

The Preschoolers (2-5 years & K) will be starting a Bible Heroes series using Lil K' (think Blues Clues meets Jesus). Ms. Paula gets her very own group this fall with the toddlers. They are going to "study" their Beginner's Bible. I think Ms. Paula and Tristan will be doing a lot of playing and some story tellin'.

And last, but definitely not least Ms. Sherrye, Ashley & Ms. Liz will be taking care of the babies. Those not quite big enough for a small group environment will hang out in 107 on Sunday morning and they have a fridge in their room too, but I doubt the fifth & sixth graders will want to raid it :)

Don't forget - invite someone to join us!